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as in distorts
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
squinched up her eyes in disgust
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as in flinches
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
didn't squinch a bit when the intruder pulled a knife on him
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Fear of failure blocks action, dissuades discovery and growth, distorts reality, and creates inaccurate and unfounded narratives.—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025 -
This escalation further distorts trade, forcing both cities to produce goods outside their comparative advantages.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Squinches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squinches. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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